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A Buddhist Boudhanath Glow

A golden pinnacle and four sets of hypnotic eyes crown the Boudhanath Stupa, a 2,000-year-old Tibetan Buddhist holy site in Nepal. Visiting the stupa in full moonlight is believed to be a high act of Buddhist practice — so I went when both the moon...

05 August, 2017 / 0 Comments
5 Migrations You Won’t Want to Miss

Millions of butterflies cluster; centuries of cultures congregate; snowmelt thunders to the coast; caribou dash through the tundra; wildebeest run for their lives. The jaw-dropping phenomenon of migration is around us — don’t miss it...

29 July, 2017 / 0 Comments
The Hidden World of Ajanta, India

This UNESCO World Heritage site, comprising 30 rock-cut Buddhist prayer halls, meditation chambers, and monasteries that dated from the 2nd century BCE to the 5th century AD, had remained hidden by jungle, dirt, animals, and brush for more than 1,000 years...

10 June, 2017 / 0 Comments
Amanda McKee: Serendipitous Moments in Bhutan

Bay Area-based writer and editor Amanda McKee didn’t know what to expect when she embarked on her first trip to Bhutan. The Himalayan kingdom is famed for its policy of Gross National Happiness, but beyond that, it’s a blank on most travelers’ maps. In this...

02 July, 2014 / 0 Comments
Hong Kong with Kids

If your family has never traveled in Asia, Hong Kong is a great place for a crash course. Whether you come for a week or just a few days, you’ll find a lot of brightness and bustle in one safe, fun package. My advice:...

12 May, 2014 / 0 Comments
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